Aviation - Professional Pilot Program

2-year Diploma at Castlegar

Program Calendar

2010

• January 4 - Winter semester begins.
• February 15 and 16 - Reading Break.
• April 9 - Winter semester ends.
• April 12-21 - Winter semester examinations.
• April 23 - Graduation ceremonies.
  

2010

• September 7 - Orientation.
• September 8 - Fall semester begins.
• December 10 - Fall semester ends.
• December 13-22 - Fall semester examinations.

2011

• January 4 - Winter semester begins
• February 14 and 15 - Reading Break
• April 8 - Winter semester ends
• April 11-21 - Final Exams
• April 21 - Graduation ceremonies
  

Program Summary

The Selkirk College Aviation - Professional Pilot program is an intensive two year diploma program certified by Transport Canada and supported by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education.  The program is an integrated approach to flight training emphasizing multi-crew coordination training and ATPL standards.

Our multi-million dollar aviation facility offers a state of the art classroom environment, dispatch area, and three sophisticated flight training simulators. Flight training is completed in a fully equipped fleet consisting of five C-172 and two twin engine BE-95 aircraft. Selkirk Aviation instructors are all Airline Transport Pilot License rated pilots with a wide variety of flying experience.

Through university level courses, ground school courses, computer based training exercises and professional flight training in a challenging mountain environment, Selkirk Aviation graduates emerge from the program fully qualified and prepared for the challenges and responsibilities associated with commercial flying.

Aviation courses are transferable toward an aviation degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (this agreement is currently under review).

Program Objectives

Learn to fly at Selkirk College! The Aviation - Professional Pilot program at Selkirk College is designed to prepare students for commercial pilot positions in the Canadian and international airline industry. This intensive two year flight training diploma program provides students with the necessary tools to succeed in a technology driven environment. Graduates are licensed and qualified to enter the industry as Group 1 Instrument rated Commercial Pilots.

Admission Requirements

The applicant must meet the following Professional Aviation program requirements:

1. British Columbia high school graduation, or equivalent, with a final grade of "C+" or better in:
   1. Principles of Mathematics 12 or equivalent  NOTE: New high school Math courses are currently under review for the Program's admission requirements.
      
   2. English 12 or equivalent, and
   3. Physics 11 or equivalent.
2. Prior to the start of the program, an applicant must hold a Private Pilot license, have met all recurrency requirements, and hold a Category I Medical.
3. Applicants must satisfactorily complete the requirements for admission.
4. Applicants must obtain a valid passport prior to starting second year.

Note

• Applicants who are deficient in meeting some of the requirements for admission may be considered "partially-qualified" and offered a place on the wait-list.
• Admission to the second year requires successful completion of first year, and a positive reassessment by the review committee.
• Students are expected to complete the program within two consecutive years.
• There is no provision for direct entry into the second year of the program.
• Students write the Transport Canada examinations for the Commercial Pilot License, Instrument Rating, and IATRA and take Commercial Pilot, Multi-engine Rating and Group I Instrument Rating flight tests in second year. Successful completion of these examinations is mandatory for graduation.

Notice: New Math Admission Requirements

Selkirk College is reviewing its math requirements for program admission to align them with the new B.C. high school mathematics curriculum that will come into effect (in Grade 10) in the 2010/11 school year. We will have our new admission requirements ready before March 1, 2010. The new math requirements will be posted on our web site as soon as they are available.

Career Potential

The international airline industry has undergone major restructuring over the past few years. Airlines have had to adjust their strategies in order to accommodate a changing marketplace. With future growth in discount, business, and vacation travel, all sectors of the aviation industry are forecasting expansion to meet global demands for air travel. Canadian airlines are faced with massive pilot retirements over the next dozen years as the boomer generation moves on. WestJet, Air Canada, Jazz, Cathay Pacific and other airlines are currently hiring Canadian pilots on an ongoing basis. More than 85% of Selkirk Aviation graduates are employed with major airlines around the world; others find employment with corporate flight departments, charter companies, fire fighting squadrons, or the Canadian Air Force. The combination of an expanding air travel marketplace and ongoing pilot retirements provides a unique opportunity for Selkirk graduates to explore an exciting career in an industry at the leading edge of technological advances.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College fees and Program Specific Fees. For planning your stay at Selkirk College, it is advised that both of these be considered. These figures represent College fees only. For more information on program specific costs please contact the Program Contact or School Chair of the program.

These figures are approximate only and could change at any time. Visit selkirk.ca/tuition/ for approximate fee information. Non-Canadian students please refer to selkirk.ca/tuition/international/ for important information.

Approximate Expenses

Flight training is charged on an hourly basis, payable in advance each term. Training is deductable as an educational expense for income tax purposes.

Rates are subject to change.

Program Courses

Course of Studies

Translation key:

• Lec = Lecture Hours per week;
• Lab = Lab Hours per week;

Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.

Course of Studies

Course	Name	Lec	Lab
Term 1
AVIA 100A	Intermediate Flight Training - Fall Term	1	1
AVIA 110A	Introductory Ground Instrument Training - Fall Term	0	1
AVIA 120	Meteorology	3	0
AVIA 140	Aircraft Systems	3	0
AVIA 160	Navigation and Flight Planning	3	0
ENGL 110 (D)	College Composition	3	0
	Total:	13	2
Course	Name	Lec	Lab
Term 2
AVIA 100B	Intermediate Flight Training - Winter Term	1	1
AVIA 110B	Introductory Ground Instrument Training - Winter Term	0	1
AVIA 130	Air Law	3	0
AVIA 150	Crew Resource Management/Pilot Decision Making and Airmanship	3	0
AVIA 161	IFR Procedures	4	0
ENGL 111 (D)	Introduction to Literature	3	0
	Total:	14	2
Course	Name	Lec	Lab
Term 3
AVIA 200A	Advanced Flight Training - Fall Term	0	2
AVIA 210A	Advanced Ground Instrument Training - Fall Term	0	1
AVIA 240	Transport Aircraft Systems and Operations	3	0
AVIA 250	Advanced CRM/PDM and Airmanship	3	0
AVIA 261	Aircaft Electronics	3	0
AVIA 271	Aerodynamics	3	0
TWC 252	Aviation Communications	3	0
	Total:	15	3
Course	Name	Lec	Lab
Term 4
AVIA 200B	Advanced Flight Training - Winter Term	0	2
AVIA 201	Flight Operations	3	0
AVIA 210B	Advanced Ground Instrument Training - Winter Term	0	1
AVIA 220	Advanced Meteorology	3	0
AVIA 230	Air Law for Commercial Operations	3	0
	Total:	9	3